Larkin Stokes Receives the Alberta Premier’s Citizenship Award

Larkin Stokes Receives the Alberta Premier’s Citizenship Award

Posted on 03/20/2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

High Prairie, Alberta – Former E.W. Pratt student Larkin Stokes has received the Alberta Premier’s Citizenship Award. Larkin graduated from EWP in the 2015-16 school year and was the school’s nominee for the prestigious award. The Government of Alberta offers three Alberta Citizenship Awards to recognize students who have contributed to their communities through public service and voluntary endeavor. The award for each of the three Alberta Citizenship Awards varies, as follows: Premier’s Citizenship Award, Alberta Centennial Award, and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award. One award is available for each high school in Alberta. Each recipient receives a plaque from the Premier. Larkin received the Centennial Award which is only given to 25 nominees from across the province. His award includes a cheque for $2,005 which is reflective of the province's centennial.

Larkin was nominated by his school as a results of his excellent leadership and citizenship. During the course of his high school career, Larkin spent over 800 hours exemplifying the qualities of a model citizen. To name a few, he was Captain of the Legionaire’s Hockey Team, Coach of the Dolphin’s Swim Team, a member of the Executive Committee for the School Grad Committee, a member of the School Leadership Group, a Power Skating Assistant, and volunteered at Pleasantview Lodge, the Anglican Church, Children’s Resource Council, and High Prairie Elementary School as an organizer and team leader for their track and field meet.

Larkin is currently attending Augustana and is taking his Bachelor of Education. Thank you, Larkin, for being such an excellent role model to our students and for your support and dedication to our school, division, and community. We are very proud of your outstanding accomplishments and of the well-deserved recognition you have received. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours!